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Focusing on the intricacies of watch and clockmaking, this comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, including stopwatches, chronographs, and terminology related to antique clocks. It delves into the materials used in horology, styles of clock cases, and decorative elements. As a valuable resource for horologists, this republished edition offers accessibility to a classic work that is often rare and costly, enhanced by a new introduction that contextualizes its significance in the field.

This profusely illustrated volume forms a step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watches. Donald de Carle was a Fellow of the British Horological Institute, and the author of many standard works on the subject of horology, who based his writings on many years of practical experience.

Now in its sixth edition, this book is the definitive work on the small precision lathe, past and present. The bulk of de Carle's original text has been retained and covers basic construction, selection, care of and accessories for the lathe, as well as its uses.

In this book, the author has dealt with the usual faults likely to develop in each type of movement in general use; from the lordly grandfather to the humble alarm. All the tools and equipment are described and illustrated, together with the ways of using them.

This volume carries the reader into what is, undoubtedly, the most exacting and skillful aspect of all work on watches.

This book deals with complicated work essentially from the repairer's point of view. The action of each mechanism is briefly and clearly described because understanding this is essential to proper servicing, repair and testing for functioning.

Horology expert Donald de Carle reveals how to repair and adjust the modern...